Parts 1 and 2 demonstrate basic principles of meiosis, fertilization, and inheritance using the same pea traits that Mendel studied. We suggest you start at the beginning to brush up on the basics. But if you just can't wait to play the game, skip ahead to Part 3, The Princess and the Wrinkled Peas.
This online standards-based instructional unit represents a unique inquiry into mitosis using simulated models. It can be used to teach the stages of mitosis and cell division. Students are not required to have previously experience with mitosis but should be familiar with some general cell structures and functions.
The free website requires teachers to set up an account by which they can give students access to the unit. The unit is designed for students to work individually or with a partner on a computer. Throughout each activity, students must enter electronic notes into a journal of their work and participate in threaded discussions with other students. The unit require several days, but the program tracks student work and returns each pair to the correct place to continue working. Teachers can access a record of work done by each student pair, provide feedback electronically, and assign grades, if desired.
Once you have joined and logged in, you will be able to browse the library. Choose biology projects to get an alphabetical listing that includes "Mitosis and Cell Processes." Test runs the project to see the five activities.
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The free website requires teachers to set up an account by which they can give students access to the unit. The unit is designed for students to work individually or with a partner on a computer. Throughout each activity, students must enter electronic notes into a journal of their work and participate in threaded discussions with other students. The unit require several days, but the program tracks student work and returns each pair to the correct place to continue working. Teachers can access a record of work done by each student pair, provide feedback electronically, and assign grades, if desired.
Once you have joined and logged in, you will be able to browse the library. Choose biology projects to get an alphabetical listing that includes "Mitosis and Cell Processes." Test runs the project to see the five activities.
MCS Mitosis lesson plan website